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Why invest in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago(BBBSMC)?
“My husband and I have specific areas and ‘causes’ we like to support and choose to give more money to fewer organizations. We are particularly interested in BBBS Chicago not only for its mission, but also its focus on outcomes and outcomes research.”
We know our program works, so we must grow to meet this vital need. The results among our program participants are impressive:
- More confident in their schoolwork performance
- Able to get along better with their families
- 52% less likely to skip school. 1
- 37% less likely to skip a class
- One-third less likely to hit someone
BBBSMC is a Good Investment:
- We are a results oriented agency.
- We have evidenced based, positive program outcomes.
- We know for a fact that we are a making a real difference
in children's personal and academic lives.
- We spend philanthropic dollars efficiently - 81% of
resources are directed to our programs.
- We respect and value our donors's privacy.
- We do not share or sell our lists.
We all are concerned about the escalating violence amongst the youth in our communities. As stated in the Chicago Tribune (10/7/2009), one solution recommended by researchers and psychiatrists is to provide positive role models for youth that do not have the social skills to settle disputes.
We are part of that solution - with your help. Every donation, no matter the size, will help bring positive change to an at-risk child’s life. It could be a weekend that provides help with homework that propels the child to pass a course. Maybe it’s the needed break from stress and violence. An afternoon away from harm, away from fear for a child in need. Or maybe it’s from many weekends spent together that a life lesson really sinks in and a child’s future path is altered.
It’s a gift that lasts a lifetime.
| $25: |
1 child, 1 weekend of mentoring support |
| $100: |
1 child, 1 month of mentoring support |
| $500: |
1 child, 1 one-year of mentoring support |
| $1000: |
1 child, 1 complete year of mentoring support |
| $5000: |
5 children, 1 complete year of mentoring support |
We have been providing desperately needed service to the most vulnerable children in our communities for over 40 years, due to the generous support of many individuals, corporations and foundations.
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1 Tierney, J.P., Grossman, J.B., and Resch, N.L. (1995) Making a Difference: An Impact Study of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Philadelphia: Public/Private Ventures
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